Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Shell.
How to pronounce shell:
US
Shell - as a noun
Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ammo8ammunition14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carapace14cuticle11shield10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scute7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hull7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A rigid covering that envelops an object
Example: "The satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice"
A very light narrow racing boat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
racing shellHypernyms (Closely Related)
racing boatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The housing or outer covering of something
Example: "The clock has a walnut case"
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case6casing9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
housing11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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plate7scale7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shield10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10covering14natural coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shell - as a verb
Use explosives on
Example: "The enemy has been shelling us all day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bomb10bombard14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Create by using explosives
Example: "Blast a passage through the mountain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast7Fall out of the pod or husk
Example: "The corn shelled"
Hit the pitches of hard and regularly
Example: "He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning"
Look for and collect shells by the seashore
Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Example: "Agassi beat becker in the tennis championship"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6beat outcrush10trounce9vanquish23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defeat10get the better ofovercome15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
outpoint10outscore10walk overeliminate11
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Remove from its shell or outer covering
Example: "Shell the legumes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The turtle hid inside its shell."
"He heard the sound of a shell exploding in the distance."
"The snail withdrew into its protective shell."
"The soldier carried a bullet shell as a souvenir."
"He used a nutcracker to crack open the walnut shell."
Word Game Points
Is SHELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SHELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SHELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shell is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
